Hardest Hitters In Falcons History
A look at the top five hardest hitters in Falcons franchise history
No. 5 Claude Humphrey - A six-time Pro Bowler, Humphrey was drafted by the Falcons in the first round with the No. 3 overall pick in the 1968 draft.
No. 5 Claude Humphrey - Humphrey is the Falcons franchise record holder in career sacks (94.5) and sack yards (757).
No. 5 Claude Humphrey - Humphrey was named Rookie of the Year in 1968 and in 2008 was inducted in the Falcons Ring of Honor.
No. 5 Claude Humphrey - Humphrey was a leader of the No. 1 defense in the league in 1977, allowing 9.2 points per game.
No. 5 Claude Humphrey - The fewest-points mark the Falcons set in 1977 (9.2) still stands as the fewest points allowed per game in the history of the NFL.
No. 4 William Andrews - Drafted by the Falcons in the third round of the 1979 draft, Andrews was named to four Pro Bowls in his six-year career with the Falcons.
No. 4 William Andrews - Andrews is second place in Falcons franchise history for rushing with 5,986 yards and 30 touchdowns.
No. 4 William Andrews - Andrews was named to the Falcons Ring of Honor in 2004.
No. 3 Tommy Nobis - Nobis was the first draft selection by the Falcons in their inaugural season in 1966.
No 3. Tommy Nobis - Nicknamed "Mr. Falcon", Nobis earned the NFL Rookie of the Year award in 1966.
No 3. Tommy Nobis - Nobis was a five time Pro Bowler and was named to the NFL 1960's All-Decade Team.
No 3. Tommy Nobis - Nobis spent his entire 11-year career with the Falcons.
No 3. Tommy Nobis - Nobis totaled 294 tackles as a rookie, setting the franchise record for tackles in a single season.
No 3. Tommy Nobis - Nobis intercepted 11 passes in his career and returned two for touchdowns.
No 3. Tommy Nobis - Nobis was elected into the Falcons Ring of Honor in 2004.
No 3. Tommy Nobis - Nobis is the only player in Falcons history to wear the No. 60.
No. 2 Scott Case: An 11-year veteran of the Falcons from 1984 to 1994, Case was selected to one Pro Bowl after leading the NFL in interceptions in 1988.
No. 2 Scott Case: An 11-year veteran of the Falcons from 1984 to 1994, Case was selected to one Pro Bowl after leading the NFL in interceptions in 1988.
No. 1 Jessie Tuggle: An undrafted addition to the Falcons in 1987, Tuggle went to five Pro Bowls in his 14-year career.
No 1. Jessie Tuggle - Nickamed "The Hammer", Tuggle holds the franchise record in tackles with 2,065.
No 1. Jessie Tuggle - Tuggle is one of two players in league history to return five fumble recoveries for touchdowns.
No 1. Jessie Tuggle - Tuggle was named to the Falcons Ring of Honor in 2004.
